Category: Wedding

Wedding Edition: When Do I Take a Gift

If you have a friend or family member getting married soon, you may have noticed that the festivities begin long before the wedding. The months before the event are filled with gatherings like engagement parties, showers, and other pre-wedding events. If your mailbox (or inbox) is suddenly filled with invitations, read on. I’ll let you… Continue reading Wedding Edition: When Do I Take a Gift

Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?

Being asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding is exciting. But when the questions of travel, lodging, the bachelorette party, and the wedding day itself arise, the bridesmaid may wonder, “Am I supposed to pay for that?” Money conversations are always awkward, but before you say yes to the honor of being a… Continue reading Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?

Ask a Real Bride: Should I Ask a Friend to Officiate?

Couples are always looking for ways to make their weddings unique and unforgettable. One of the most popular ways to do that? Choosing an officiant you know and love! While many of the brides I surveyed via Instagram (@askarealbride) chose a professional officiant, like a pastor, priest, or judge, a whopping 40% of brides tell… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should I Ask a Friend to Officiate?

Ask Cheryl: Are Aunts Expected to Host a Bridal Shower?

Hi Cheryl, I am officiating my niece’s wedding and am wondering if it’s appropriate, or expected, for me to help pay for the bridal shower? I already donated $100 toward the shower and bought a gift. There are only a few bridal attendants: 2 bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid, and a flower girl, so expenses for… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Are Aunts Expected to Host a Bridal Shower?

The Registry that Lasts: Ten Wedding Gifts You’ll Still Be Using in Ten Years

So many couples tell me they’re stressed about their wedding registry. Before they even start scrolling through websites or strolling into the stores themselves, they’re already thinking, “Do we really need all of this?” and “Where am I going to put all of this stuff?” Even if you’re a minimalist or think you have everything… Continue reading The Registry that Lasts: Ten Wedding Gifts You’ll Still Be Using in Ten Years

Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List

Deciding who to invite to your wedding can be more complicated than you think — here’s a step-by-step guide with helpful tips from real brides who have been there! When I got engaged, I just about instantly began planning my wedding: the venue, the atmosphere, the music, and of course, the guests. Little did I… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List

What Your Bridesmaids Wish You Knew

Dear Brides, Choosing your bridesmaids is one of the first decisions you’ll make after becoming engaged. Most friends are honored to stand by your side as you say, “I do!” Yet year after year, my inbox is filled with stories and dilemmas from bridesmaids who are struggling to fulfill their responsibilities and remain friends with… Continue reading What Your Bridesmaids Wish You Knew

Ask Cheryl: How Do I Share My Wedding Registry?

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Hi Cheryl, How do I share my wedding registry with our friends and family? I want to make sure they know where we’re registered. Thanks, Brenda Hi Brenda, When it comes to informing your family and friends where you are registered, of course, we hope you will tell them to find you on RegistryFinder.com. It’s… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Do I Share My Wedding Registry?

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Wedding Registry

The first few weeks after your engagement can feel like a blur: your to-do list is a mile long, with items like, “set wedding date,” “book venue,” “find vendors,” and “order a dress.” Making those big decisions can take a month or two, but once you’ve nailed down a date, dress, venue, and vendors, there’s… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Wedding Registry

Unique Engagement Photo Ideas

There are so many ways to take memorable engagement photos that show off your personality as a couple — discover your inspiration! After getting engaged, I’m pretty sure I went brain-dead for a few days (or weeks) just thinking about everything that lay ahead. From our save the dates and invitations to choosing a wedding… Continue reading Unique Engagement Photo Ideas

Ask a Real Bride: The Pros and Cons of Registering Completely Online

We’ve gotten used to doing pretty much everything from the comfort of our own homes on our computers and devices. Wedding registries are no exception! Years ago, choosing items for your registry meant going to a store, being handed a scan gun, and manually picking items to add. Not any longer! With just a few… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: The Pros and Cons of Registering Completely Online

Ask a Real Bride: Sweet Ways to Honor Your Future In-Laws

As your wedding day approaches, you might be coming to a new realization: you’re about to become someone’s wife AND someone’s new daughter. What’s the best way to start building this new relationship with your future in-laws? Our real brides are here to help. I took to Instagram (come join our Ask a Real Bride… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Sweet Ways to Honor Your Future In-Laws

Ask Cheryl: Wedding Invitation Not Specific, Can I Bring a Guest?

Today’s question is from a wedding guest who is confused about whether she can bring a “plus-one” to the wedding. Dear Cheryl,I am a single woman who received an invitation to a friend’s wedding. The wedding invitation came addressed only to me. There was no inside envelope which usually states Karen and Guest. In addition… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Wedding Invitation Not Specific, Can I Bring a Guest?

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